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Thug Life

2025Movie2 h 45 minNR

Crime
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes25%32%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes25%32%

Summary

In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam rescue a young boy, Amaran, during a violent police shootout and raise him as their own. Years later, when an assassination attempt shakes Sakthivel's empire, suspicion turns inward. Consumed by vengeance, Sakthivel sets out to destroy the very family he once built.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Written by
Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam
Produced by
Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, Sivakumar Ananth
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

June 4, 2025 · 2 h 45 min · NR

Released
June 4, 2025
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Original language
Tamil
Also spoken
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$35 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Thug Life?"

Questions about Thug Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thug Life?

Netflix

In the United States, Thug Life streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Thug Life worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). Audiences rate it higher (37 out of 100) than critics (25).

Will I feel good after watching Thug Life?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Thug Life in English?

TamilHindi

No, it was made in Tamil, with some Hindi.